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Danish Empire Tall Chest of Drawers in Book-Matched Flame Mahogany Veneer
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome late Empire or early Biedermeier tall chest on chest in 2 sections with four drawers and
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Antique 1820s Danish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

French Empire Style Ebonized Bookcase
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This handsome Empire style open book shelf has a recent ebonized finish. This antique has the
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

French Empire Style Ebonized Bookcase
French Empire Style Ebonized Bookcase
H 71 in W 57.5 in D 13 in
19th century Empire Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very nice directoire/empire mahogany bookcase from around 1800 or early 19th century. The
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

19th century Empire Mahogany Bookcase
19th century Empire Mahogany Bookcase
H 96.46 in W 57.09 in D 19.3 in
19th Century American Empire Secretary Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable, and strong early 19th century American Empire secretary bookcase of grand
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Antique 1830s American American Empire Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Pinewood Book Shelf - Antique Cupboard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. This early 19th Century furniture is perfect to display collections or to be used as a book shelf. Wear
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Pine

French Side Cabinet Empire Commode Satinwood
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Amazing French Satinwood Side Cabinet in the Empire manner Circa 19th Century This Cabinet is
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Baker Furniture French Empire Cherry Wood Highboy Dresser, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding French Empire style six-drawer highboy dresser chest By Baker Furniture USA
Category

Mid-20th Century American Empire Dressers

Materials

Brass

Mid-19th Century Large Empire Dresser with Mirror & Marble Top
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous American Empire 6 drawer crotch flame book matched mahogany dresser. Features are large
Category

Antique 1850s American American Empire Dressers

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcase with Safe-Deposit-Box, Mahogany
Located in Greven, DE
more about the Empire period in the reference book: Marie-Noelle de Grandy - Le Mobilier Francais
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Empire Period Walnut Bibliotheque or Bookcase
Located in Birmingham, AL
A fine French Empire period bibliotheque handcrafted from select French walnut by skilled artisans
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Baker Furniture French Empire Flame Mahogany Sideboard or Bar Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Empire or French Regency Louis XVI style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By
Category

Late 20th Century American Empire Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Rare Late 19th Century Flame Walnut Highboy Dresser English Empire Antique
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Rare book-matched black walnut highboy dresser circa 1890s. Professionally refinished with 100
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Empire Dressers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

French Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Bookcase / Display Cabinet
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
glass shelf, the lower section with two book matched mahogany doors is also flanked by mahogany columns
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Vitrines

Materials

Mahogany

Empire Armoire, Walnut Veneer, Full Columns, Brass, Vienna, circa 1815
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant large Empire or early Biedermeier armoire with original brass hardware and gorgeous walnut
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Empire Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

19th Century Birch and Morocco Leather Pedestal Desk in the French Empire Manner
Located in London, GB
A pedestal desk in the French Empire manner of freestanding breakfront form with everted angles
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Desks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Antique Rosewood Empire Chest of Drawers with Vanity Mirror
By Biedermeier
Located in Chicago, IL
Biedermeier design, influenced by the Empire era. This remarkable Biedermeier dresser exhibits an exquisite
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Antique Early 1900s American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

French Empire Commode with Beautiful Inlay & Bookmatched Veneer, Early 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Empire commode with beautiful inlay and book-match veneers, from the early 19th century
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Henkel Harris French Empire Louis Philippe Flame Mahogany Marble Top Dresser
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Empire of Louis Philippe style dresser or chest of drawers By Henkel Harris
Category

1990s American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Empire Commode with Caryatids, Cherry Veneer, South Germany, circa 1815
Located in Regensburg, DE
Very fine, original and greatly restored neoclassical Empire Commode / Chest of three Drawers with
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Antique 1810s German Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Empire Commode, Walnut Veneered with Caryatids, Austria, Vienna circa 1810/15
Located in Regensburg, DE
Very fine original Empire commode or chest of three drawers, walnut veneered with Caryatid pilaster
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Antique 1810s Austrian Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Gold Leaf, Iron

Antique Empire Chest of Drawers in Cuban Mahogany with Interior Writing Surface
Located in Miami, FL
A very fine Empire chest or commode with bowed front offering four drawers on tapered feet in the
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Antique 1810s Danish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Fine Empire Four Drawer Chest In Flame Mahogany With Gris Marble Top
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine diminutive Empire Chest dating to the 1st half of the 19th Century in original condition
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Antique Early 19th Century Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Brass

Antique Empire/ Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in West Indies Mahogany, c. 1825
Located in Miami, FL
expertly book-matched throughout highlighting the beauty of the wood and overall design. Chest offers four
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

French Restauration Antique Mahogany Cylinder Roll-Top Desk circa 1830
Located in Shippensburg, PA
seamless symmetry. The top drawer is a perfectly book-matched selection that billows like flames from the
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Antique 19th Century English Empire Desks

Materials

Marble, Brass, Ormolu

19th Century Original British Dinning Room Set with 12 Chairs, Satin Wood
By Joseph Fitter
Located in Horomerice, CZ
carvings and marquetry included. The cupboard and the book case have quality locks from Hobbs & Co
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Antique Early 19th Century British Empire Cupboards

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Satinwood, Lacquer

19th Century Original Rare British Dinning Room Set with 12 Chairs, Satin Wood
By Joseph Fitter
Located in Horomerice, CZ
marquetry included. The cupboard and the book case have quality locks from Hobbs & Co. All of the
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Antique Early 19th Century British Empire Cupboards

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Satinwood, Lacquer

American Mahogany Acanthus Carved Linen Press. Norfolk, VA. Circa 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
American mahogany linen press with carved molded edge top, upper case flanking book matched doors
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Antique 1820s American American Empire Linen Presses

Materials

Brass

English Regency Period Mahogany Étagère or Library Stand, circa 1815
Located in Kinderhook, NY
single door locking cabinet with real leather-bound book spine veneer above lozenge band of boxwood inlay
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Cabinets

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Handsome vintage clubhouse style side cabinet by Brandt
By Brandt
Located in Allentown, PA
burgundy leather book fronts on either side of the center door. This cabinet has its original solid brass
Category

Vintage 1970s American British Colonial Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Dance Case, Charles X, circa 1820-1830
Located in Paris, FR
Rectangular dance case in gilded bronze and red colored metal with moire reflections. The gilded
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Antique 1820s French Empire Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Dance Case, Charles X, circa 1820-1830
Dance Case, Charles X, circa 1820-1830
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H 4.14 in W 2.56 in D 0.4 in
18th Century Imperial Russian Gilt Bronze, Brass and Mahogany Display Cabinet
By Christian Meyer
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
cannot be ascertained without an expert opinion. Structurally, the book/display case is made up of
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Antique Late 18th Century Russian Neoclassical Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

A British Colonial Art Deco Teak Bookcase with Lower Storage
Located in Chicago, IL
This impressively book cabinet was made from solid Teak wood and dates to the 1940's. The cabinet
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Teak

20th Century British Colonial Bookcase with Bottom Storage
Located in Chicago, IL
This impressively-scaled book cabinet was made from solid Teak wood and dates to the 1940's. During
Category

Early 20th Century Burmese British Colonial Bookcases

Materials

Teak

20th Century British Colonial Art Deco Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
This impressively-scaled book cabinet was made from solid Teak wood and dates to the 1940's. During
Category

Mid-20th Century Burmese Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Teak

A British Colonial Teak Wood Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
This monumental antique book cabinet was made from solid teak wood and dates to the early 1900's
Category

Early 20th Century Burmese British Colonial Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Teak

A British Colonial Teak Wood Bookcase
A British Colonial Teak Wood Bookcase
H 107.5 in W 70 in D 16 in
A British Colonial Bookcase with Bottom Storage
Located in Chicago, IL
This large antique book cabinet was made from solid teak wood and dates to the early 1900's. During
Category

Early 20th Century British Colonial Bookcases

Materials

Teak

British Colonial Teak Wood Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
This clean-lined and substantial book cabinet was made from solid Teak wood and dates to the 1940
Category

Mid-20th Century Burmese Bookcases

Materials

Teak

British Colonial Teak Wood Bookcase
British Colonial Teak Wood Bookcase
H 85.5 in W 85 in D 18 in
C. 1900 British Raj Burmese Bookcase From Solid Teak
Located in Chicago, IL
This large antique book cabinet was made from solid teak wood and dates to the early 1900's. During
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Early 20th Century Burmese Bookcases

Materials

Teak

American "French Sideboard" Attributable to Duncan Phyfe, New York, circa 1815
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Miami, FL
of the eminent New York cabinetmaker, Duncan Phyfe, circa 1810-1818. This exquisite Federal/ Empire
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Romweber Empire Mahogany, Burl Wood, and Brass Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
Mahogany cases, with gorgeous book-matched flame mahogany fronts, burl wood columns, and original brass
Category

Vintage 1940s American Empire Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Empire Mantel Clock with reading young lady, early 19th century
Located in Greding, DE
Empire mantel clock with enameled dial and fire-gilt case. The clock is crowned by a full-figure
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Antique Early 19th Century Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal

French Empire Allegorical Clock Garniture of "Psyche Crowning Amor"
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A large scale French Empire figurative allegorical clock showing “Psyche Crowning Amor”. Psyche
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze

Vase Clock 19th Century Style Empire by Blanc Fils Palais Roya
Located in Warsaw, PL
the surface of clock’s case depicted in the book has a brown patina finish and Roman numerals
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Gold Sewing Box with Wax Case, Scissors, Seal
Located in Paris, FR
A 18th century set presented in trapezoidal case made of light wood and inlaid with marquetry. The
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Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Il Mobile Impero in Italia 'Italian Empire Furniture', First Edition
By Enrico Colle
Located in valatie, NY
case. Italian text. 438 pp. A beautifully designed and photographed Italian book on the history of
Category

20th Century Italian Books

Materials

Paper

Some Los Angeles Apartments - Artist Book published in a limited edition of 3000
By Ed Ruscha
Located in New York, NY
this limited edition artists book was exhibited at the blockbuster Ed Ruscha retrospective "ED RUSCHA
Category

1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Lithograph, Offset, Mixed Media, Paper

Monograph: My Life in a Column (book hand signed and dated by Tracey Emin)
By Tracey Emin
Located in New York, NY
on the title page 8 1/2 × 5 1/4 × 1 1/2 inches Book information: Publisher:‎ Rizzoli (September 6
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2010s Contemporary More Art

Materials

Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset, Board

Centerpiece in Bohemian Crystal and Sculpted Bronze from the Early XX Century
By Bohemia Crystal
Located in Milano, MI
free blowing or that in the mold. In both cases it is a matter of bringing the glass to the melting
Category

Vintage 1910s Czech Empire Centerpieces

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Fine 19th century French ormolu mantel clock (pendule) by Leroy a Paris, c. 1825
By LeRoy
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A most beautiful French ornolu mantel clock by Leroy à Paris A lovely French late Empire/early
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

18th Century Clock, Baillon in Paris
Located in Warsaw, PL
child. The woman is holding a book in her right hand and a feather pen in her left hand. On the other
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

18th Century Clock, Baillon in Paris
18th Century Clock, Baillon in Paris
H 14.18 in W 12.01 in D 4.14 in
Golden Reality – 14-09-20, Drawing, Pencil/Colored Pencil on Paper
By Corne Akkers
Located in Yardley, PA
actually started to read the book and whe discussed the man and the Roman Empire. Perhaps a great idea for
Category

2010s Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Pencil

Every Building on the Sunset Strip, 1st Edition, Signed & inscribed w/provenance
By Ed Ruscha
Located in New York, NY
New York Giants.) This book is also in the original slipcase. Dimensions slip case: 7 5/16 x 5 13/16
Category

1960s Pop Art More Art

Materials

Foil

Neo-Greek Cigar Cellarette, C.G. Diehl, E. Frémiet & J. Brandely, Circa 1867
By Jean Brandely, Charles-Guillaume Diehl, Emmanuel Fremiet
Located in PARIS, FR
cases) which assured Diehl’s renown (see « l’Art en France sous le Second Empire », Exposition Grand
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Antique 1860s French Greek Revival Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Neo-Greek Inkwell by C.G. Diehl, E. Frémiet and J. Brandely, France, Circa 1867
By Jean Brandely, Charles-Guillaume Diehl, Emmanuel Fremiet
Located in PARIS, FR
cellarettes, cigar cabinets, games boxes, cashmere cases, jewelry cases) which assured Diehl’s renown (see
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Antique 1860s French Greek Revival Inkwells

Materials

Copper

Documenta 5 (Engberg 66) early 1970s screenprint signed/N for Kassel art show
By Ed Ruscha
Located in New York, NY
fall and decline of the American Empire, it's not surprising that his work would also focus on insects
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Pencil, Screen

Golden Reality - 14-09-20, Drawing, Pencil/Colored Pencil on Paper
By Corne Akkers
Located in Yardley, PA
actually started to read the book and whe discussed the man and the Roman Empire. Perhaps a great idea for
Category

2010s Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Pencil

St.peter Oil on table Gold 15th Century Old master Germany Gothic Religious Art
By Stephan Lochner (Meersburg, around 1400 - Cologne 1451)
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
golden keys of Heaven (alluding to power in the kingdom of heaven) and the book of scripture. An
Category

15th Century and Earlier Old Masters Paintings

Materials

Oil

A huge pair of 21 inches Cruchley Library Globes
By G.F. Cruchley
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
much detailed information, and was accurate up to the date of production, which in this case is the mid
Category

Antique 1850s British Victorian Globes

Materials

Other

Mantel Clock, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
flower garlands, bows and beaded lines all around the clock’s case. The main feature of this mantel clock
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Mantel Clock 19th Century, Louis Philippe Charles X Style
Located in Warsaw, PL
, seated on the malachite square clock case draped with himation, a type of clothing worn in by ancient
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Table Clocks and Desk C...

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

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Book Case Empire For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal book case empire for your home. A book case empire — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a book case empire, we have 49 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the book case empire you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each book case empire bearing Empire, Art Deco or Louis XVI hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made book case empire over the years, but those crafted by Joseph Fitter, Baker Furniture Company and Charles-Guillaume Diehl are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Book Case Empire?

Prices for a book case empire start at $229 and top out at $283,382 with the average selling for $9,861.

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